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Homens vítimas de violência doméstica – Estudo exploratório
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A presente investigação teve como objectivo, de um forma exploratória, conhecer e
caracterizar o homem vítima de violência doméstica, bem como de contribuir para um
conhecimento teórico e clínico mais amplo. Para tal, foram seleccionados 41 processos de
apoio a homens vítimas deste crime, que recorreram aos serviços do Gabinete de Apoio à
Vítima de Lisboa (Associação Portuguesa de Apoio à Vítima - APAV), no ano de 2008. O
método utilizado para fazer cumprir os objectivos da investigação foi o da análise de
conteúdo dos referidos processos de apoio.
Os resultados obtidos permitiram-nos concluir que a vitimação masculina é real e
tem consequências nocivas para a saúde física e mental destes homens. Estas vítimas
experimentam maus-tratos físicos e psicológicos, nalguns casos severos, assim como medo
e vergonha de denunciar a sua vitimação, quer a familiares e amigos quer às autoridades.
Todavia, replicações da presente investigação poderão consolidar os resultados ora
alcançados.
ABSTRACT: The purpose of the present research is, in an exploratory manner, to acknowledge and characterize the male victim of domestic violence, as well as a wider clinical understanding of the phenomenon. For that, a sample of 41 domestic violence male victim support processes were collected at the Portuguese Association for Victim Support (APAV) Lisbon´s office in 2008. The content analyses of those support processes was the instrument chosen to fulfill the objectives of this research. The results lead us to the reality of male victimization, which as harmful consequences to their physical and mental health. The victims experience (sometimes severe) physical injuries and psychological abuse, fearing humiliation and disbelief if they ever have the courage to report the violence to the authorities, or even to family and friends. Nevertheless, the replication of this research may reinforce the results and provide more data about the characteristics and consequences of this form of abuse.
ABSTRACT: The purpose of the present research is, in an exploratory manner, to acknowledge and characterize the male victim of domestic violence, as well as a wider clinical understanding of the phenomenon. For that, a sample of 41 domestic violence male victim support processes were collected at the Portuguese Association for Victim Support (APAV) Lisbon´s office in 2008. The content analyses of those support processes was the instrument chosen to fulfill the objectives of this research. The results lead us to the reality of male victimization, which as harmful consequences to their physical and mental health. The victims experience (sometimes severe) physical injuries and psychological abuse, fearing humiliation and disbelief if they ever have the courage to report the violence to the authorities, or even to family and friends. Nevertheless, the replication of this research may reinforce the results and provide more data about the characteristics and consequences of this form of abuse.
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Dissertação de mestrado apresentada ao ISPA - Instituto Universitário
Keywords
Violência doméstica Domestic violence Women perpetrators Men victims